Every five years on the third Saturday in June, graduates and friends of the Scranton High School gather for a reunion. After more than a year of planning, the big event is scheduled this weekend. The big draw is the banquet catered by Lidderdale Country Store on Saturday evening, but there are other activities on tap along with opportunities to…
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Grassley rep coming June 23
Aaron McKay, Senator Chuck Grassley’s regional director based in Des Moines, will hold open office hours in this area on Tuesday, June 23. The office hours provide an opportunity for Iowans to obtain casework assistance or to express views.
Read MoreWeek was wetter, warmer than normal
Sunny and warm temperatures early in the week spurred growth and fieldwork progress in Iowa, however fieldwork slowed due to wet conditions during the latter part of the week ending June 14, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork, and in west central Iowa it was even less, 2.9 days.…
Read MoreRam teams both lose non-conference games
The Greene County Ram teams both lost non-conference games Tuesday. The softball team lost in Adel to the ADM Tigers 5-3 as the baseball team lost at home to the Southeast Valley (Gowrie) Jaguars 11-7.
Read MoreKevin Campbell, 1957-2014
Family and friends gathered Friday, June 19, at the lakeside shelter house at Spring Lake Park to celebrate the life of Kevin Campbell, 57, of Jefferson. Honorary bearers were Howard Natzel, Tom Duncan, Terry Day, Tom Danielson, Dave Baldus, Chris Borst, Jim Kinsman, Ken Wright and Lori Whiton-Damron. The family wass assisted by Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home of Jefferson.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 12
In Greene County district court James Tirrill Perry, 37, of Ames was sentenced June 10 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must pay restitution…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 12
In Greene County magistrate court identical judgments were entered June 3 against April E. Doggett and Angela Bonnette, both of Jefferson, on charges of disorderly conduct. They were each fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. A judgment for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge was entered against Dakota Michael Gustin of Jefferson on a charge of assault. Court costs…
Read MoreJPD officers issue citations, warnings during special enforcement
Jefferson police officers conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) May 18-31. During that time, officer wrote 14 citations and issued 133 warnings. The following citations were issued: speed, six; driving without a license, two; driving with a suspended or revoked license, one; seatbelt violation, one; equipment violation, one; and other traffic violations, three.
Read MoreSheriff’s office tells sTEP activities
Greene County sheriff’s deputies were busy during the most recent special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) May 18-31. During that time, deputies responded to nine property damage accidents and one personal injury accident. They also answered nine calls for motorist assists or driving complaints and served two arrest warrants.
Read MoreDrainage Association director talks about DMWW lawsuit
Impact will be to make attorneys a lot of money, he says John Torbert, executive director of the Iowa Drainage District Association, has updated the boards of supervisors in the member counties for 14 years. This year, his update has more interest due to the lawsuit filed by the Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) against Buena Vista, Sac, and Calhoun…
Read MoreRams lose in add-on game vs East Marshall
With rainy weather impacting the summer sports calendar, Greene County softball head coach accepted an invitation to play the East Marshall Mustangs in LeGrand. It was a rematch of both teams’ last state tournament game last summer in Fort Dodge. In that game, the Rams topped the Mustangs 10-3 to claim third place in the state tournament. The Mustangs got…
Read MoreResults of 4-H communications contest told
Once the Bell Tower Festival is past, Greene County residents turn their attention to the Greene County Fair, but for one group of 4-H fair exhibitors, their event came even before Bell Tower Big Top. The 2015 Greene County 4-H communications contest was held Wednesday, June 10, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Seven exhibitors competed for the parents, friends,…
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